The leaves are pretty much done falling now on this last day of November- I’ve blown them off or raked them thrice already with one more effort to go. Until two days ago we had vacant lots on both sides of the house to dispose of leaves, etc., but we’re now down to one vacant Continue reading
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#97 – Teaching Critical Thought
(In researching this subject, I found so much interesting content on teaching critical thought…here’s my best effort in trying to summarize it.) Teaching Critical Thought. While addressing a different subject, US Naval Academy’s Academic Dean Dr. Samara Firebaugh recently came up with a relevant quote. When talking about how the Academy incorporates new technology into Continue reading
#89 – Untitled
One thing I learned these first few years of retirement (notwithstanding the occasional return to full-time work) is that changes have occurred in the things that bring me joy. OK, that may sound obvious, but these changes can come as a surprise- even if you had thought through what was going to fill your days Continue reading
#86 – Ever Heard of “Blue Zones”?
“Blue Zones” are specific geographic locations where the human population has a significantly longer life expectancy than the global average. It’s a non-scientific term which is steadily gaining attention since the early 2000s. A 2004 Science Direct report on age research highlighted results indicating a specific area on the Italian island of Sardinia that had Continue reading
#84 – Mr. Holland’s Opus
Following a ten day trip and a couple of weeks’ writing non-stop on a work project, I find myself at the end of January without a post since New Year’s Day. Better take a long look at my priorities…. This week we discovered that we had access to Disney+ streaming services as part of our Continue reading
#83 – Holidays
Happy New Year and God’s blessings to you for 2024! As I sat at my desk upstairs trying to figure out how to start this post, I looked out to see 24 deer just beyond our backyard. Not the best quality picture, taken within an hour of sunset on a cold/cloudy day, but a rare Continue reading